Mablethorpe R.N.L.I. have had their Land Rover, that was bought as a result of local fund raising, taken from them by the Dorset Head Office. It was replaced by a Tractor as H/O decided that this was sufficient for Mablethorpes needs.However, I heard that this broke down the first time it was used. The Land Rover was more efficient for travelling at speed along the Beach and the volunteers want it returning. They are also angry as Bill Tuplin may be resigning as a consequence of this. We need to support them however possible. Please spread the word.

if mabo raised money for them to have a landrover then thats what we gave money for and that is what they should have.
if they had wanted a tractor we would have helped raise money to get the crew a tractor
if dorset head quarters want a landrover then the good people of dorset can raise their own money for one
this looks like a petition job pam

Quite right Steve. Val C. rang me with the news, it is supposed to be reported to press, T.V. and Radio so we'll see. Chris put details on Facebook and so gets all related comments from others. There should be petitions around town soon so watch out! What a low down cheek by H/O!

If we can't get it back (and I hope the petition is still floating around in July when I visit) then any other things we donate for should be owned by a charity set up by Mabo people to be used in partnership with RNLI so they can't take our resources away!

i hope our councillors voices will be heard over this matter, we want it back

Latest update, it was front page news in the Leader today. There have been almost 700 comments on Face Book,most for, but a few not so sympathetic. Some say that the RNLI H/O should be allowed to make this sort of decision as it is more than just Mablethorpe that fund raise. However the Land Rover was used for more than just towing the Lifeboat, after all the local team should know what they need and once it is used by them it should not be taken away from them, There are petitions around town, We signed one this morning on the sea front, so please look out for them.

GOOD TO HEAR OUR VERY OWN TRYING HARD FROM THIS FORUM ADDING HIS VOICE OVER THIS MATTER.
oops forgot me caps again
well done Tony

Who is Tony?
Haven't checked for the latest on Facebook but will tomorrow.

Landrover is better - people rescued, cold, frightened or injured can get treatment in it out of the wind. I've raised money in the past for the R.N.L.I and although cheques have been made out to the Mablethorpe crew do they actually get it or does it go into the R.N.L.I per say.
I like to know the answer to that one as I think its important to the out come.

councillor tony howard who's user name is trying hard pam i just noticed when reading the leader that he felt the same as the rest of us. over the matter

I know Tony is a member but I thought you were commenting on a remark posted on this site. Glad he is on our side, we must be right as he is better informed than us!. I spoke to him at the Stanley Avenue Carers Open Day but we discussed In Bloom and Canadian Geese. I would be interested in getting a couple of comments on the Forum from Tony re. the Geese or maybe he is being diplomatic??? It would still be interesting though. Miniaturesabound made a good point.

PROTEST AT R.N.L.I. THURSDAY 1ST JULY 2010.

I attended a Protest at the RNLI Station at 7 o'clock this evening. A representative from Dorset HQ was having a Meeting with the Crew regarding the removal of the Land Rover from Mablethorpe and the resignation of Bill Tuplin as a result of this action. The crew and the Rep. from HQ came out to talk to those of us who were protesting. Amongst us were a Town Councillor, a District Councillor, a "Visions" photographer, people who are long term fundraisers, and various people from residents to organisation members.
A heated discussion took place with complaints about the removal of the Land Rover and the reignation of Bill Tuplin, in protest, after many years of proud and dedicated service with the RNLI.
The result of the exchanges between both sides was that HQ had made a decision that Mablethorpe Station did not require a Land Rover for the duties that the RNLI are required to perform which is sea rescue. There are Police, Ambulance, Coast Guard and Life Guards that are able to attend to other emergencies. including missing children, therefore despite the varied use of the Land Rover for forty years or so, it was decided that what Mablethorpe needs is tractors. This was disputed by the protesters as it was pointed out that donations are not for one area but belong to the Whole RNLI. They will not return theLand Rover but agreed that to remove it without consulting the Station first was a mistake.
We had been informed that all the crew wanted the L/Rover back but by the end of the protest, it was clear that the crew were divided and some thought the Tractor was ideal.
The conclusion by myself which I voiced was that had the HQ communicated correctly in the first place, we would have been better informed and would not be protesting on behalf of a crew that were divided. I await the local press releases which I requested. I am not happy!!!!!!!